Putting publicly owned vacant lots back into the hands of Detroiters for private ownership, Detroit Land Bank Authority's Side Lot program is an ongoing vacant land sales program since 2014. Sold for just $100 each exclusively to Detroit homeowners, Side Lots are a way to restore land ownership, eliminate blight, and make neighborhoods safer and more attractive. Owning the lot or lots next door gives neighbors the power to control the land in their community, expand their yards, create gathering

Melvin Walker is a Detroiter who purchased his house with a goal in mind. Through the Detroit Land Bank, Melvin was able to buy property in the City for an incredibly low price. After months of TLC, his house has become a home and he's ready for new beginnings! "The sky is the limit here - If you wanna be a part of it, come on, because we're going to the top. We're buying back Detroit!" To learn more about available properties and other programs available at the Detroit Land Bank Authority, call